Dubai: Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has announced its achievements for the first half of 2025. The chamber welcomed 35,532 new member companies during the first six months of 2025, marking a 4 percent year-over-year growth.
According to Emirates News Agency, the value of members' exports and re-exports reached AED171.9 billion during H1 2025, representing an 18 percent increase compared to the same period last year. The chamber also issued 409,083 Certificates of Origin, up 10 percent from the first half of 2024, and issued and received 2,961 ATA Carnets for goods valued at around AED1.94 billion.
Eng. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Chairman of Dubai Chambers, emphasized the emirate's position as a leading global center for trade and investment, guided by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. He noted that Dubai's integrated business ecosystem plays a crucial role in reinforcing investor confidence in the positive outlook of the national economy.
The chamber successfully supported the expansion of 60 local companies into new global markets during the first half of 2025, achieving a 76 percent growth compared to 34 companies supported during the same period in 2024. As part of its 'New Horizons' initiative, which enables Dubai-based companies to join targeted trade missions, the chamber organized two missions to Southeast Asia and Africa. These missions encompassed visits to Thailand, the Philippines, Angola, and Mozambique, resulting in 1,076 B2B meetings between Dubai companies and their counterparts in these markets.
During the first six months of 2025, the chamber reviewed 27 laws and draft laws in collaboration with Business Groups. The private sector's recommendations achieved a 60 percent adoption rate, up from 46 percent in H1 2024. The chamber also arranged 98 meetings with Business Groups and Business Councils, representing year-over-year growth of 104 percent. Additionally, the chamber established five new Business Councils during the first half of the year, representing investors from Brazil, Slovakia, Peru, Indonesia, and Hungary.
The chamber organized 19 legal events attended by 1,414 participants from the business community, including seminars and workshops highlighting the latest developments in the legislative landscape. It received a total of 94 mediation cases during H1, representing year-over-year growth of 19 percent, with the combined value of these cases exceeding AED213.5 million.
The Dubai Centre for Family Businesses, operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, continued its mission to ensure the sustainability and growth of family enterprises. In partnership with Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism, the center released 'Family Businesses in the Emirate of Dubai: A Guidebook,' an informative guide outlining best practices for preserving family wealth and ensuring long-term continuity and growth.